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Microsoft Confirms Next-Gen Xbox Console Development

Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has confirmed the company will develop its next Xbox console as a first-party product. The announcement comes amid reports of significant internal pressure to improve profit margins within the Xbox division. Industry observers now expect the next console generation to launch between 2027 and 2028.

Xbox Reaffirms Hardware Commitment Amid Internal Pressures

Microsoft is pushing forward with development of its next-generation Xbox console despite what sources describe as significant internal turbulence within the gaming division. According to recent reports, the company has directed its Xbox leadership to achieve a demanding 30% profit margin target, creating pressure that reportedly contributed to widespread layoffs and canceled projects earlier this year.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
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Microsoft Links Cortana with Xbox Live in Cross-Platform Push

Microsoft is reportedly expanding Cortana’s capabilities by connecting the digital assistant with Xbox Live accounts. The integration allows users to access gaming content and activity through Windows 10, suggesting broader cross-platform ambitions as Microsoft prepares to bring Windows 10 to Xbox One.

Microsoft appears to be taking significant steps toward unifying its digital ecosystem, with reports indicating the company has begun connecting its Cortana virtual assistant with Xbox Live gaming accounts. The integration, reportedly available even to non-Insider users of Windows 10, represents what analysts suggest could be the early stages of a broader cross-platform strategy.

Gaming Meets Digital Assistance

by Jessica Moore P.E.